The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1947 · 108 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama
A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti · Written by John Dighton
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Cedric Hardwicke Ralph Nickleby -
Stanley Holloway Vincent Crummles -
Derek Bond Nicholas Nickleby -
Mary Merrall Mrs. Nickleby -
Sally Ann Howes Kate Nickleby -
Aubrey Woods Smike -
Jill Balcon Madeline Bray -
Bernard Miles Newman Noggs -
Alfred Drayton Wackford Squeers -
Vera Pearce Mrs. Crummles -
James Hayter Ned and Charles Cheeryble -
Emrys Jones Frank Cheeryble
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